Little Heaven – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash on State Route One in Little Heaven that occurred earlier this morning.

The incident occurred around 5:56 a.m. Monday October 16, 2017 as a 58-year-old Houston woman was operating a 2007 Kia Spectra northbound on Bay Road (SR1) just north of Mulberrie Point Road.  For unknown reasons, the Kia crossed the center median and began to rotate counter-clockwise before entering into the southbound lanes.  A 36-year-old Dover man was operating a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe southbound on SR1 in the same vicinity and was unable to avoid striking the Kia on the right front passenger’s side.  The Kia was pushed southbound after the impact and came to a stop on the right shoulder of the southbound lanes.  The Santa Fe continued a short distance southbound and rotated counter-clockwise before coming to a stop.

The 58-year-old female driver of the Kia was properly restrained and was removed from the scene by EMS and transported to Bayhealth Kent General Hospital (KGH) where she was pronounced dead.  Her name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

The 36-year-old male operator of the Santa Fe was properly restrained and transported to KGH where he was treated and released with non-life-threatening injuries.

The Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing their investigation into this incident.  Alcohol and drugs are not contributing factors in this case.

SR1 southbound, north of Mulberrie Point Road was closed for approximately two and half hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

Click to view original release: **Traffic Advisory** State Police Investigating Serious Crash, Little Heaven

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Released: 101617 1125

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Little Heaven – The Delaware State Police are currently on the scene of a serious crash on State Route One in Little Heaven.

The incident occurred around 5:56 a.m. Monday October 16, 2017 on Bay Road (SR1) southbound, north of Mulberrie Point Road, and involves two vehicles.  Injuries have been reported in the crash, however, the exact number and extent of the injuries is unknown at this time.

SR1 southbound, north of Mulberrie Point Road is closed.  Commuters should expect delays in the area and find alternate routes of travel.

Further details will be released upon the conclusion of the investigation.

Please follow the Real Time Travel Advisories through DelDOT to get updates on the road opening by clicking: http://www.deldot.gov/Traffic/travel_advisory/index.shtml#advisories

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Released: 101617 0630

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Rehoboth – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is currently investigating a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian which occurred on SR 1 (Coastal Hwy.), in the area of Rehoboth Ave. (Rt. 1A).

The incident occurred at approximately 1:13 a.m on Sunday, October 15, 2017 when a 2003 Toyota Celica, operated by a 19 year old Rehoboth man was traveling northbound on Coastal Hwy., in the left lane, approaching Rehoboth Ave.

A 48 year old female from New York then proceeded to walk eastbound across the northbound lanes of Coastal Highway, without utilizing a marked and signal controlled pedestrian crosswalk, directly into the path of the Toyota. The female was struck by the front right of the vehicle, ultimately coming to rest in the northbound right lane of Coastal Hwy. The operator of the Toyota came to a stop and remained at the scene.

The female victim was treated on scene before being transported to Beebe Hospital with significant traumatic injuries. Once stabilized the victim was transferred to Christiana Hospital where she was admitted in critical condition.

The Toyota operator was properly restrained at the time of the crash and sustained no injuries. Drug or alcohol involvement is not being considered a factor on his behalf.

The northbound lanes of Coastal Highway were closed for approximately 3 hours while the crash scene was processed.

No charges have been filed at this time.

The investigation is ongoing with further details being released as they become available.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Sgt. A. Mendez of the Sussex County Collision Reconstruction Unit, Troop 7 at 302-703-3269

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 101517 0820

Wilmington – Delaware State Police have arrested an adult and two juveniles for staging the armed robbery of a Dominos delivery driver in North Wilmington.

The incident began on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at approximately 10:53 p.m. when Jonathan Snyder, 19, of Wilmington placed an order with a local Dominos for food to be delivered to a North Wilmington residence. Prior to the delivery being made Snyder re-contacted the Dominos and changed the delivery location to Silverside Rd. in the area of Harrison Ave.

As the 56 year old delivery driver arrived at the Silverside and Harrison Rd. location he made contact with Snyder and started the sales transaction. At this time two subjects wearing Halloween masks and brandishing black handguns, approached from nearby bushes. The two armed subjects, who would later be identified as 17 year old males from Wilmington, then demanded the pizza and other food items from the delivery driver and money from Snyder. After receiving the property both suspects fled on foot. Snyder and the victim then left the area separately, in different directions.

The delivery driver victim was uninjured as a result of the incident.

The investigation would ultimately determine that Snyder and the two juveniles conspired to stage the robbery with Snyder posing as a legitimate customer and victim.

With the assistance of the New Castle County Police Department the three suspects were located in the same vehicle which was stopped on Silverside Rd. for an unrelated traffic offense, a short time after the robbery. Based on various investigative leads the occupants of the vehicle were identified as the three suspects responsible for the robbery. A subsequent search of the vehicle produced the Halloween masks and two black BB guns which resembled the black handguns described by the victim. Detectives also recovered the food items which were taken during the robbery, after conducting a search at a Silverside Rd. residence associated with the suspects.

The three suspects were transported to Delaware State Police Troop 2 where they were each arrested and charged with Robbery 1^st Degree, Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony and Conspiracy Second Degree.

Jonathan Snyder was arraigned and committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in lieu of $62,000 cash bail.

The two juveniles were arraigned and committed to the New Castle County Detention Center in lieu of $67,000 cash bail.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 101417 1953

Middletown – Cedar Lane. Rd. is closed just north of Marl Pit as a result of a traffic crash involving a utility pole.

Utility crews continue to work to in the area and as of 3:00 p.m. they estimated that the closure would be in effect for approximately 2 more hours.

School buses that utilize Cedar Lane Rd. have been detoured so drop-off times may be delayed.

Expect delays in the area and seek alternate routes of travel.

Please follow the Real Time Travel Advisories through DelDOT to get updates on the road opening by clicking: http://www.deldot.gov/Traffic/travel_advisory/index.shtml#advisories.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 10132017 1537

New Castle – Delaware State Police are investigating a crash involving a loaded school bus which sent eight elementary school children to the hospital.

The crash occurred at approximately 8:06 a.m. on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at the intersection of New Castle Avenue (DE Rt. 9) and Memorial Drive, when a 2008 Porsche Cayenne operated by Michael McHugh, 51, of Ocean City New Jersey attempted to turn left from New Castle Ave. northbound on to Memorial Drive westbound. McHugh turned directly into the path of a 2017 Freightliner school bus, operated by a 24 year old New Castle man, which was travelling southbound on New Castle Ave., proceeding through the intersection with Memorial Dr., with the right of way. The front end of the Porsche struck the front end of the school bus with both vehicles becoming disabled in the southbound lanes of New Castle Ave. New Castle Ave. southbound lanes were shut down for approximately two hours.

The school bus was transporting 17 elementary school students to New Castle Elementary School of the Colonial School District. As a result of the crash, 8 of those students were transported to A.I DuPont Hospital For Children, where they were all treated for minor injuries and released.

McHugh was transported to Christiana Hospital where he was also treated for minor injuries.

McHugh was cited for Vehicle Turning Left Must Yield To Oncoming Traffic and having Expired Tags.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 101217 1329

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New Castle- Delaware State Police are currently on scene of a motor vehicle crash involving a school bus which occurred at approximately 8:20 a.m. on Thursday October 12, 2017, at the intersection of New Castle Ave. (DE 9) and Memorial Dr., New Castle.

Minor injuries have been reported and the southbound lanes of New Castle Ave. are closed at this time.

Further updates will be released as information becomes available.

Please follow the Real Time Travel Advisories through DelDOT to get updates on the road opening by clicking: http://www.deldot.gov/Traffic/travel_advisory/index.shtml#advisories.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 101217 0900

Frankford – The Delaware State Police are investigating a crash south of Frankford that involved an overturned propane truck.

The incident occurred around 11:09 a.m. Wednesday October 11, 2017 as a 37-year-old Georgetown man was operating a 1994 Chevrolet Kodiak propane truck (Pep Up Inc.) southbound on Pepper Road just south of Lazy Lagoon Road.  For undetermined reasons, the operator drifted off the west side of the road and began to overturn coming to a stop in a yard of a private residence.  A small portion of the propane began to leak before another employee that was close by was able to seal the leak.

The 37-year-old operator was able to free himself from the wreckage and was transported to Peninsula Regional Medical Center by EMS where he was treated and released with non-life-threatening injuries.

Delaware Department of Natural Resources (DNREC) also responded to the scene to assist with cleanup of the spill.

State Troopers are continuing their investigation into this incident and no charges have been filed at this time.  Pepper Road south of Lazy Lagoon Road was closed for approximately three hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

Click to view original release: **Traffic Advisory** Troopers Investigating Overturned Propane Truck, Frankford

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Released: 101117 1925

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Harrington – State Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect who fraudulently used a victim’s credit card.

The suspect depicted in the surveillance photos used a victim’s credit card number at a hotel in Harrington as well as other stores throughout the Harrington area and Sussex County to make purchases totaling more than $500.00.  The victim was made aware of these fraudulent charges after his credit card company saw the unusual activity and made contact with him over the phone.

If anyone has any information in reference to the identity of this individual, they are asked to contact Corporal K. Schrader at 302-698-8465.  Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Released: 101117 1920

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Dover – The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Major Crimes Unit is investigating a shooting that occurred in the Capitol Park Development earlier this morning.

Preliminary information suggests the incident occurred around 10:00 a.m. Wednesday October 11, 2017 in the area of the 100 block of Presidents Drive where a 29-year-old male from Dover was shot by an unknown suspect(s) while standing next to a parked vehicle.  The victim, who was shot multiple times, was transported from the scene by EMS and transported to an area hospital where he is currently admitted in serious condition.

Detectives are continuing to conduct interviews and collect evidence to determine the circumstances surrounding this incident.  Additional information and investigative details will be disseminated as soon as it becomes available and the investigation progresses.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident, they are asked to contact Detective M. Weinstein at 302-698-8443.  Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.

Click to view original release: State Police Investigating Shooting in Capitol Park

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Released: 101117 1830

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